My Love

by Lionel Richie
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Lyrics

I’ve been through so man y (Fm7)chang es in my life, (Cm)wom an,

it’s a (Db)won der I ain’t lost my mind.

And I (Eb6)ain’t nev er said how much I (Fm7)need

you, (Cm)sug ar,

but I sho’ (Db)need you by my (Ab)side.

My love,

just think in’ a bout you, ba by, just blows my mind.

My love,

just think in’ a bout you, ba by, just blows my mind

(Db)all

the (Ab)time.

Life with me I know for (Fm7)sure it ain’t been (Cm)eas y

but you (Db)stayed with me an y (Ab)way.

And e ven (Eb6)though you ain’t gon na (Fm7)lose

too much by leav ing

I’m so (Db)glad

you (Ab)stayed.

My love,

just think in’ a bout you, ba by, just blows my mind.

My love,

just think in’ a bout you, ba by, just blows my mind

(Db)all

the (Ab)time.

You’ve been my (Db)friend and you’ve been my (Ab)lov er,

oh Lawd,

hon ey, you’re (Db)ev ’ry thing I (Ab)need.

You’ve made my (Db)love so strong, now I (Ab)know where (Cm)I be (Cdim7)long.

Oh girl, you’ll (Bbm7)nev er have to (Dbmaj7)wor ry,

oh (Dbmaj7)ba by,

an y (Ab)more,

an y (Db)more.

My love, (Ab)time.

Oh (Ab)yeah.

My Love — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "My Love" by Lionel Richie in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Ab, 65 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “My Love”

Can I learn "My Love" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "My Love" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 65 BPM.
What key is "My Love" by Lionel Richie played in?
My Love is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Love"?
The arrangement plays at 65 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Love" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "My Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Love"?
"My Love" was originally performed by Lionel Richie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Love"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Bbm7, Cdim7, Cm, Cm7, Db, Dbm, Dbmaj7, +5 more.
What other songs by Lionel Richie can I play here?
Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "My Love"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "My Love" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "My Love"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "My Love" is in the key of Ab at 65 BPM.